Truffle Grilled Cheese is a bougie and tasty way to enjoy truffles! A gourmet grilled cheese sandwich that is truly something special. Nutty, earthy flavors melted through the cheese. Simple comfort food that we enjoyed after hunting our own truffles.
We went on an exciting truffle hunt at Millgrove Truffles, where we were shown how to make Truffle Grilled Cheese. Truffles are like edible underground mushrooms with a strong flavor and unique aroma, and are considered a delicacy.
The Black Perigold Truffle is what we went searching for, traditionally grown in the south of France. Trained dogs seek the truffle aroma, and let you know where to dig, usually a few centimetres underground. Dig carefully so you don't damage the valuable truffle!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Fancy - this isn't your typical grilled cheese sandwich, but an indulgent and decadent experience with real truffles
- Real Truffles or Truffle Oil - not everyone has access to real truffles, this recipe will show you how to make both versions
- Personalizable - make this recipe your own with your favorite additions like caramelized onions or meats
Key Ingredients
- Bread - white bread or sourdough
- Cheeses - Gruyere cheese, Cheddar and Parmesan
- Fresh Truffle - or can substitute with Truffle Oil
- Butter
How to Make Truffle Grilled Cheese
- Prepare Bread - spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Build Sandwich - place slice of Gruyere on the unbuttered slice of bread. Slice or grate the truffles over the cheese slice. Spoon on the parmesan over the truffle. Cover with the slice of cheddar cheese. If using truffle oil, drizzle a tablespoon over shredded cheese.
- Fry - heat a frying pan and place the sandwiches (buttered side facing out) on the pan, or on a bbq flattop grill. Grill over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve - cut on the diagonal and serve while hot.
Grilled Sandwich Variations
- Swiss Mushroom Cheese - add grilled mushrooms with Swiss Cheese with truffles
- Caramelized Onion Cheese - caramelize onions or add onion jam into your grilled cheese
- Truffle Ham and Cheese - add a few slices of ham into the sandwich
- Roast Chicken Truffle Cheese - leftover shredded chicken tastes awesome with truffles and cheese
- Truffle Mash Cheese Toastie - spread a layer of leftover Truffle Mashed Potatoes between the cheese slices!
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Infuse Flavors - prepare unbuttered grilled cheese sandwiches at least 1 day in advance, and keep refrigerated in an airtight container to allow flavors to infuse.
- Change the Bread - try your favorite bread like sourdough, rye bread, marble rye, whole wheat, Turkish bread...
- Be Generous - don't skimp on the cheese, can there ever be too much cheese? Mix and match your favorite cheeses for better flavor.
- Jar Truffles - not everyone can find real truffles, substitute with small black truffles in jars or with truffle paste
- Airtight Container - if storing fresh truffles, make sure you store it in a glass airtight container. If you don't, the flavor will penetrate food in the fridge. Even the milk will taste like truffles!
- Truffle Butter - instead of using regular butter, try butter that has been mixed together with truffles
How To Store Fresh Truffles
Use truffles as fast as you can, as they last only 10 days from harvest. Loosely wrap truffle in a paper towel and place in an airtight glass jar in the fridge. Change the paper towel daily and keep truffle as dry as possible.
Can you Freeze Truffles?
Yes, truffles can be frozen. Place dry truffles into a Ziploc bag and squeeze air out. Can last up to 4-5 months. The flavor won't be as strong with frozen truffles.
What Do Truffles Taste Like?
Every truffle is different and has a unique flavor profile. For me they are earthy, musky and tasted surprisingly nutty for me. It does not taste like a mushroom! They can be fruity, spicy, earthy, nutty, with vegetal/herbal flavor notes.
Best Cheese for Truffle Grilled Cheese
Start with your favorite cheeses, definitely recommend using more than one type. Sharp cheeses work particularly well, but try not to use cheese infused with flavors that take away from the truffle flavors ie. smoked cheese.
- Gruyere
- Jarlsberg
- Sharp Cheddar
- Brie
- Fontina
- Parmesan
How to Cut Truffles - Life Hack
- Grater - carefully grate truffle on a fine grater
- Thinly sliced - using a knife and a cutting board
- Truffle slicer - can be expensive if not regularly buying truffles
- Potato Peeler - carefully slice thin pieces of truffle using a potato peeler for the same effect as a truffle slicer
Sandwich Recipes You'll Love
So easy to use fresh truffles when in season. I hope this encouraged you to try fresh truffles, or even better to go on a Truffle Hunt at Millgrove Truffles. This was not a sponsored post, but just sharing a genuine experience at a real truffle farm, with real people. This Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich is guaranteed to be a winner! Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 2 slices gruyere cheese
- 2 slices cheddar
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan
- fresh truffle or truffle oil infusion
- butter
Instructions
- Prepare Bread - spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Build Sandwich - place slice of Gruyere on the unbuttered slice of bread. Slice or grate the truffles over the cheese slice. Spoon on the parmesan over the truffle. Cover with the slice of cheddar cheese. If using truffle oil, drizzle a tablespoon over shredded cheese.
- Fry - heat a frying pan and place the sandwiches (buttered side facing out) on the pan, or on a bbq flattop grill. Grill over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve - cut on the diagonal and serve while hot.
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©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted September 2021, updated April 2024
